In late 2019, I was contacted to test out some lip products from Tattoo Junkee. I don’t often receive makeup packages, and I had never heard of the brand before hand, so I was quite surprised when they sent me 4 different mini lip kit sets to test out. Typically, I don’t really wear liquid lipsticks but I gave them a shot to see how the formulas wore, and if I could add any of the shades to my daily makeup routine.
Each Tattoo Junkee Mini Lip Kit Set comes with 5 .039fl.oz./1.15ml lip paint tubes in various colors, formulas, and themes. They are the perfect size to test out shades you may be interested in, prior to investing in the full size tube. They also make great gifts for holidays and special occasions.
Matte Mini Lip Kit Set ($12.99)
The matte lip kit set includes the shades:
Grunge
Vixen
Rebel
Happy Hour
Sugar
This is probably the one I would have gravitated toward the most if I saw it on a shelf, but isn’t the easiest to wear. Without using a lip liner, the applicator makes it difficult to get a precise line.
The formula isn’t that great to layer. For complete and even coverage, I need 2 or 3 layers. If I apply a 3rd, the formula begins to crack and separate. It’s not great to repair, so I have to take it completely off and start over if that happens, which can be inconvenient if you’re in a rush.
The matte formula can be heavy, and a little tight. The layers take a few minutes to dry, and it is uncomfortable waiting because you need to keep your lips seperated. I definitely won’t try wearing this formula again without a base liner layer, and I’d probably just stick to one coat to skip the drying time.
Urban Jungle Matte Nudes Mini Lip Kit Set ($12.99)
The nude matte lip kit set includes the shades:
Animal Instinct
Barehug
Heirloom
Jungle Boogie
Sugar (also in Regular Matte Kit)
What I like the most about this kit is that there are various undertones in each of the nudes. However, I don’t think I would be able to get away with wearing most of them without a lip liner. They aren’t quite deep enough for my skin tone, so anyone darker than me may have a bit of a hard time making the shades wearable. I won’t wear Barehug, Heirloom, and Sugar again without using a dark brown lip liner for a better transition into my skin tone.
Metallic Mini Lip Kit Set ($5.00)
The metallic lip kit set includes the shades:
Famous
Heartless
Royalty
Semi-Sweet
Spoiled
I think out of all the sets, this lip kit has the most wearable shades. I can easily wear all 5 of the lip paints without a liner. The only downside is that for myself personally, metallic finishes are kind of difficult to wear. They’re better suited for special occasions and holidays, and can be a little too much if you wear bold eye shadow looks. I like the shades, but have found that I have a hard time pairing them with makeup looks ,so I shy away from them.
Angel Dust Mini Lip Kit Set ($12.99)
The angel dust lip kit set includes the shades:
Electric
Innocent
Lollipop
Milkshake
Spellbound
This set is very glittery. I didn’t know at first that they are actually lip toppers, so it was my least favorite initially. The shades are definitely very iridescent, and primarily cool tones so I wouldn’t gravitate towards this kit regularly.
Although the finish isn’t my favorite, these are the easiest shades to apply and remove. I only need 1 coat and a little extra for each. They dry down the fastest, and I can remove with micellar water vs. a liquid lipstick remover that I need for the other 3 kits. I don’t usually wear toppers, but I may use them in the center of a matte lip for a pop of shine.
Final Thoughts
I don’t hate these lip kits, but I also don’t love them. I think that for the extremely affordable price, you do get a good variety of colors and finishes to play around with. They make good gifts for beauty lovers, but I can’t say that I would necessarily invest in the full size tubes of the various shades for myself.
If you are interested in checking out Tattoo Junkee’s range of affordable lip products, as well as eyeshadows, highlighters, brushes, and accessories you can view their full product line in the Tattoo Junkee Online Store.